What can $10 buy you? Well it can buy you two pepperoni pizzas at Fast 5 Pizza, or two delicious tortas at El Pollo Norteno, or even two awesome hamburger combos at In N’ Out Burgers.
But on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, from 5 to 9 pm, that same ten dollar bill can buy you five bites of your choice from over 25 restaurants and eateries in Downtown Santa Ana (DTSA) at this year’s Savor Santa Ana event. Continue reading
The Growth of the African American Community in Santa Ana
The Orange County Historical Society invites you to join us, February 12, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Trinity Episcopal Church 2400 N. Canal St. Orange, CA 92865.
Historian Kevin Cabrera will discuss “The Growth of the African American Community in Santa Ana” at the next meeting of the Orange County Historical Society, to be held on Lincoln’s Birthday, Feb. 12th, 2015, 7:00 p.m. (program begins at 7:30 p.m.) at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2400 N. Canal St., in Orange. This program is open to the public at no charge. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
This is a combined effort by City-contracted graffiti removal crews and volunteers from the community. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9 am to noon. Water and healthy snacks will be provided. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, paint and training. All you need to do is join us to help beautify our community.
The graffiti clean-up day will begin at Windsor Park, located at 2915 W. La Verne Ave., and will proceed throughout the park and the surrounding neighborhood. Continue reading
Picture Courtesy of the SAPD
A Fundraising Fair is being held today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to benefit the Availa-Espinoza family who lost their home and a car January 7th on Camile Street due to a fire.
Mexican food and snacks are now being sold until 2 p.m,, today at Russell Elementary School, 600 South Jackson Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92704. For more information please call Erika 1714.788.1737 or Adalid 1714.273.0563. Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT: Asian Lunar New Year Free Family Festival at Bowers Museum Sunday, Feb. 1
WHEN: Sunday, February 1, 11am-4pm
WHERE: Bowers Museum, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana, CA 92706
COST: Free For All
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Continue reading
Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen to Offer Expanded Wedding Saturday Hours for Upcoming Valentine’s Day
By: OC Supervisor Todd Spitzer, Portions courtesy of OC Clerk-Recorder
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is making it easier for couples to get married this Valentine’s Day. The Old County Courthouse in Santa Ana and the department’s branch offices in Fullerton and Laguna Hills will be open to the public from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 14, 2015.
Appointments are filling up fast for couples wishing to be married on Valentine’s Day at the Clerk-Recorder’s offices. Couples are encouraged to make an appointment for a civil wedding ceremony due to the popularity of this day. Appointments can be made by visiting our website at www.ocrecorder.com and using the online appointment system. Walk-ins will be accommodated based on availability of ceremony rooms. Continue reading
For Immediate Release
Bowers Museum Presents Lecture Series on Early 20th Century American Art
Insightful Six-Week Program Starts Wednesday, January 28 in Santa Ana
The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana is presenting a special six part lecture series about Early 20th Century American Art, which will take place on consecutive Wednesdays at 11:15 am, starting on January 28 and ending March 11.
This exciting series will cover significant American art movements, including the Ashcan School, Modernism and the Avant-garde, the Harlem Renaissance, American Regionalism, Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Dada and Pop Art. Among the artists who will be discussed in this series are Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 22, 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697
NEWS ADVISORY: Pedestrian Safety Topic of OCTA Workshop
WHAT: Officials from the Orange County Transportation Authority will host a discussion about education, engineering and enforcement activities to improve pedestrian safety throughout Orange County.
OCTA would like to hear residents’ thoughts and ideas about pedestrian safety as they explore ways to improve travel on city streets throughout Orange County. Continue reading
Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido and Mayor Pro Tem Vincent Sarmiento as well as Santa Ana Council Members Michele Martinez, Sal Tinajero and Angie Amezcua are hosting a campaign fundraiser for Lou Correa, the only Democrat running for the First District of the Orange County Board of Supervisors in a Special Election.
The fundraiser is set for tonight, Jan. 22, 2015, at 6 pm, at Diego’s Downtown, which is located at 224 E. 3rd St., in Downtown Santa Ana. (Sarmiento owns this bar/restaurant). Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, CA (January 20, 2015) – The public is invited to attend the City Council Meeting as members of the City Council will recognize community members for their outstanding service to the City of Santa Ana.
The Mayor will recognize Alejandra Garcia-Williams, Consul of Mexico, with the Exceptional Service Award for her outstanding service to the Santa Ana community. Continue reading
Media Advisory
Saturday, January 24, 2015
(January 14, 2015) – The Santa Ana Unified School District invites parents and community members interested in learning about the unique opportunities and programs available to students in the district to the We are SAUSD School Fair. This event will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in downtown Santa Ana between 2nd and Sycamore Street.
There will be entertainment, information specific to participating schools, and student speakers available to share their school experiences. All of the traditional high schools including Century, Godinez Fundamental, Middle College, Saddleback, Santa Ana, Segerstrom, and Valley high schools and all of the intermediate schools including Carr, Lathrop, MacArthur Fundamental, McFadden, Mendez Fundamental, Sierra Preparatory Academy, Spurgeon, Villa Fundamental, and Willard intermediate schools will be represented. Continue reading
Join Operation Warm Wishes and some of Southern California’s hottest Hair Salons,Barber Shops and stylist as we come together under one roof to provide free haircuts and makeovers to those in need. Also they will be provided with the help and resources they need to get back up. It’s going to be an incredible day of cutting the hate and sharing the love!
When: Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1 pm
Where: Clifton C. Miller Community Center-300 Centennial Way, Tustin CA Continue reading
Santa Ana High School – Financial Aid Family Night
Assemblyman Tom Daly, in partnership with Santa Ana High School, invites you and your student to attend a financial aid workshop this Wednesday evening:
Santa High School – Financial Aid Family Night
6:00pm, Wednesday, January 14th
Auditorium
520 West Walnut Street Continue reading
HireLive is hosting an Orange County Career Fair on Friday, January 16, 2015 from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, at the Embassy Suites – OC Airport, located at 1325 East Dyer Road, in Santa Ana.
Some of the companies registered for this event include: Forest Lawn Memorial, Orkin, Starwood Vacation, UniFirst, AAA, Hershey’s, PennySaver, Time Warner Cable, Ortho Mattress, The Word & Brown, Cintas, Capital Alliance, Farmers Insurance, Welk Resorts, WURTH USA, IOTEC, Raising Cane’s, Ricoh, Culligan Water, Southwest School, AKI Home, LGCY Power, US ARMY, and more.
Many of these companies offer some of the following: Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2014
Contact: Connie Hamilton, Connect-to-Council, 714-745-1692, connect-to-council@earthlink.net
Santa Ana, CA, – Connect-to-Council, along with promotional support from the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce and Westminster Chamber of Commerce, is presenting a Candidates Forum for the voters of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and Westminster. This forum will feature candidates that are running for the First District of the Orange County Board of Supervisors. This will be a special election taking place on January 27.
This forum will take place on Tuesday, January 6, 2014, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Rancho Santiago Community College District Board Room, located at 2323 N Broadway, in Santa Ana. Continue reading